Tag: Ubisoft
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Was Ubisoft Close to an Assassin’s Creed Game Set in Reconstruction? New Report Says It Was Canceled for Being “Too Political”
Overview: A Canceled Reconstruction-Era Assassin’s Creed Project In a revealing piece by Stephen Totilo, a well-known journalist formerly with Kotaku and Axios, new details have emerged about a canceled Assassin’s Creed project. The game was reportedly shaped around a Black man who had been enslaved in the U.S. South and would unfold in the Reconstruction…
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Ubisoft reportedly canceled an Assassin’s Creed game about a former slave in Reconstruction era
What was allegedly in development According to Stephen Totilo, writing in his Game File newsletter, Ubisoft was pursuing an ambitious entry in the Assassin’s Creed series that would have focused on a Black man who had been enslaved in the American South. The story was said to unfold during the Reconstruction era after the Civil…
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canceled: The Reported Assassin’s Creed Project Focusing on a Former Slave in Reconstruction Era
Overview: A Concept That Could Have Redefined Assassin’s Creed Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed franchise is known for weaving real history into sprawling action-adventure narratives. A new report from Stephen Totilo, drawing on conversations with current and former Ubisoft employees, claims the publisher canceled a proposed game set in the Reconstruction era focused on a formerly enslaved…
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Rumored Ubisoft Cancellation of Assassin’s Creed Project Scarlet Amid Debates Over Race and Politics
Overview: A Core AC Game on the chopping block Reports circulating in gaming media claim that Ubisoft canceled the next mainline Assassin’s Creed title, codenamed “Project Scarlet,” in July 2024. The reports suggest the decision came after mounting concerns about political backlash in the United States, tied to the game’s anticipated subject matter and creative…
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Ubisoft Canceled Assassin’s Creed Project Scarlet Over Backlash Concerns, Report Claims
Overview of the Reported Cancellation A circulating report alleges that Ubisoft canceled the next mainline Assassin’s Creed game, codenamed “Project Scarlet,” in July 2024. The decision, reportedly motivated by concerns over political backlash in the United States, follows a series of public comments by Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot about the sensitivity of cultural and historical…
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Assassin’s Creed Canceled Amid Backlash Over Yasuke Casting
Overview: A High-Profile Cancellation in the Assassins’ Creed Line Reports claim Ubisoft canceled the next mainline Assassin’s Creed game, code-named “Project Scarlet,” amid fears of escalating political backlash in the United States. The purported decision reportedly followed CEO Yves Guillemot’s public response to the controversial casting of Yasuke as a dual protagonist in Assassin’s Creed:…
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Assassin’s Creed Mirage: Valley of Memory Free DLC Teased, Expands AlUla Adventure
Overview: A Free Major Update for Assassin’s Creed Mirage Ubisoft has teased a significant, free update for Assassin’s Creed Mirage, titled Valley of Memory. The expansion is set to bring a new chapter to the beloved stealth-action adventure, expanding its tale in the ancient city of AlUla, located in modern-day Saudi Arabia. A cinematic teaser…
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Assassin’s Creed Mirage: Valley of Memory DLC Teased as Free Update Set in AlUla
What We Know About Assassin’s Creed Mirage: Valley of Memory The highly anticipated Valley of Memory is the next major free update for Assassin’s Creed Mirage. Ubisoft officially teased the expansion with a cinematic trailer and indicated that the full reveal would be shared later today. While details are still emerging, the update is positioned…
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Assassin’s Creed Mirage: Valley of Memory Free DLC Teased, Set in AlUla
Overview: A New Chapter in Assassin’s Creed Mirage The ongoing expansion of Ubisoft’s popular Assassin’s Creed Mirage continues to unfold with a free major update titled Valley of Memory. A cinematic teaser released recently hints at a full reveal scheduled for today, promising players a substantial addition to the base game without any cost. While…
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Microsoft Xbox Game Pass Price Increase and Tier Rebranding Explained
Microsoft reshapes Xbox Game Pass with a price increase and tier revamp Microsoft has announced another round of changes to Xbox Game Pass, combining a price rise with a reorganization of the service’s tier names. In a post on the official Xbox Blog, the company outlined a three-tier structure, swapping Core for Essential and Standard…